Why choose this Houston tour ?
Save money on both admission tickets & round-trip transportation to the NASA Space Center Houston and maximize your time in the Space City on our complimentary driving City Tour of Houston.
With this best-value combo experience, enjoy General Admission tickets and Round-trip Transportation to the NASA Space Center which is a 35 – 60 minute ride from the center of Houston. Arrive within an hour of the Space Center gates opening and enjoy a wonderful mix of exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and trams! All guests will have about 5 hours to explore the Space Center at own freedom before boarding the shuttle back to Downtown Houston.
On our complimentary driving city tour, take in first-hand views of Houston’s unique architecture and monuments, the beautiful Museum District, and colorful street art. We will have planned stops for some fun cowboy or cowgirl photo opportunities & wonderful Space City memories.
Make the most of your Houston adventure
What makes Astroville Driving Tour & NASA Space Center Ticket/Transportation a unique experience ?
Please meet 10 minutes before the starting time on the bottom floor or “tunnel-level” of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour. Please feel free to occupy the seating nearby the Boomtown Coffee Shop if your group arrives early.
Take in the 2nd largest Theater District in USA and learn about the performing arts scene in Houston.
Cruise through the largest financial district in Texas with the tallest skyscrapers in the state and Houston’s City Hall.
Time for some cowboy or cowgirl photos with Sam Houston! Also enjoy skyline photo opportunities from an observatory garden and learn about the most-visited Museum District in Texas offering a mixture of beautiful city parks and monuments.
Take in the prestigious Rice University and surrounding leafy neighborhood.
Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center at their own freedom before being picked up at the Space Center’s front entrance / drop-off point. There is a 15-minute pick-up window.
The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and must-do Tram tours!
* Please note that on weekends and busy Holiday weeks, guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the driving City tour following their return from NASA. *
Enjoy an up-close look at the famous Houston Graffiti District buildings and iconic Texas-sized statues found in East Downtown.
Our Mercedes Shuttle will typically depart from the NASA Space Center entrance to return all travelers back to the original downtown meeting location at the Bank of America Tower between 4:30 – 5 PM.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
- On weekends/holidays, guests will be taken to the NASA Space Center first and do the Driving tour following their return from NASA.
- Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
- Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours’ Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked.
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket.
- Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Tour is offered rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
- Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws).
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Standard Driving/NASA Ticket
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Astroville Driving Tour & NASA Space Center Ticket/Transportation Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided city driving tour in air-conditioned Mercedes shuttle
- Nearly 5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom
- Recommended tour stops for hop-off photos
- Round-Trip Transportation from meeting location to NASA Space Center
- General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
Not Included
- Food/ Beverages & Optional Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Astroville Tours and Transportation.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower, 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Please meet 10 minutes before the tour on the bottom floor or “tunnel-level” of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour portion.
To book Mission Control tram tour in advance, visit the following site: https://tickets.spacecenter.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=apollotramcg&c=apollotramc
